Administrative Rule 20.25.101

Administrative Rule 20.25.101

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

The board is a quasi-judicial body and is administratively attached to the Department of Corrections. The board consists of seven members who are appointed by the governor. The board shall make recommendations on executive clemency and administer parole processes and procedures, and ensure the effective application of and improvements to the clemency and release system as well as of the laws upon which they are based.

The board chair is specifically designated by the governor and the vice-chair is designated by a majority vote of the board. The vice-chair assumes the duties of the chair when the chair is not present. Individual board members shall, prior to hearing a case, disclose any conflict of interest and recuse themselves in cases in which it has been determined that a conflict of interest is clearly identified.

The board's main office is located in Deer Lodge, Montana.

The board, by a majority vote of all members, hires an executive director, who oversees the day to day financial, administrative, and personnel policies and procedures of the board. The executive director also coordinates board member, hearing panel, and board staff work schedules, and fulfills other duties as assigned by the board chair. The executive director hires board staff as deemed necessary and as provided by legislative appropriation. Board administrative personnel represent the board in official board actions. All board personnel are state employees with all benefits and protections afforded to state employees.

The board will meet at least monthly to conduct hearings and transact its business. The board may conduct meetings and hearings at any location suitable for that purpose.